Ricoh launches new GR III/GR IIIx camera leather cases in collaboration with Ulysses





Ricoh launched new GR III/GR IIIx camera leather cases in collaboration with Ulysses. The new cases can be found at the official Ricoh Japan online store and on Amazon.

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The latest Topaz Labs releases


The latest Topaz Labs releases (check out also the Topaz Labs Holiday Promotion):

  • Video AI version 3.0.7 released with improved model quality, better codec support, and a smoother app experience
  • Photo AI version 1.1 released with improved RAW noise reduction, better noise detection, and many performance enhancements

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Ricoh has the most expensive compact cameras with the lowest market share


BCN Ranking published its latest data about the compact camera market. Sales volume from compacts increased more than 7 times in less than 2 years. Ricoh has the smallest market share with the most expensive cameras:

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Pentax Astrotracer improvements request



I received this email from a reader asking for a few simple updates that will make the Pentax Astrotracer even better:

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Ricoh GRIII/GRIIIx/GRIIIx Urban Edition cameras price increase coming to Japan on January 11, 2023


Ricoh Japan announced a new price increase for the GRIII/GRIIIx/GRIIIx Urban Edition cameras by approximately 8% which will take effect on January 11, 2023. I assume this price increase will also slowly propagate to other regions.

In the US you can check the latest Ricoh GRIII prices at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon.

Ricoh already had a price increase on some products two months ago:

Ricoh Japan announced a price increase coming on October 1st

The Ricoh GR cameras got a price increase exactly a year ago:

Ricoh GR camera accessories price increase coming next year

Here is the full press release:

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Breaking news: Pentax is starting a new “Film Project” that could include the release of a new film camera


Ricoh just announced that Pentax is starting a new “Film Project” that could include the release of a new film camera:

  • First, they will develop a compact film camera
  • The second camera will be a high-end film model
  • The third camera will be a single-lens reflex (SLR)


Here are the details:

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Pentax digest #57



→ Skylum released a new Magic Light AI extension for Luminar Neo – you can now creatively manipulate light sources, add and fine-tune light beams, increase glow, and more. The other Luminar extensions are: Upscale AI, AI Background Removal, HDR Merge, Noiseless AI,  Focus Stacking, and Supersharp AI. You can still use code RUMORSNEO for $10 off.


→ Custom Pentax K70 “Club House” cameras now shipping in Japan



→ The Pentax KP “J Limited” custom wood grips are now available for purchase in Japan.

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